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LOCAL Monday 8 april 2024

Aruban snacks and where to find them

ORANJESTAD — Want to
taste something different
for a change? How about
some Aruban snacks that
you can find all around the
island? Hop in your car, and
go to these locations to find
some of the most popular
and tasty snacks that are
beloved by our locals.

One of the staples of Aru-
ban cuisine and snacks is
the Pastechi. Pastechi is a
Caribbean fried pastry that
is filled with cheese, meat,
chicken, veggies and shops too. You may find on the way to Baby Beach.
sometimes even fish! Or per- on its Dutch counterpart, on the side of the main road some batido shops next the 2. Along the main
haps you might want to try the “bitterbal”. that stretches from San flee markets downtown, or road next to the airport
a croquette, locally called Nicolas to the Hotel Area. if you’re on your way to San field.
a “kroket,” which is a crusty These two snacks are typi- You can also find pastechis Nicolas, at Mauchi Smooth- 3. At the California
fried snack with typically a cally found in all local snack and krokets at local bak- ies and Juice Bar in Sava- Light House.
meat and dough mix filling. trucks, which can be found eries and snack shops, like neta (located at the side of 4. At the Alto Vista
The Aruban kroket is based all over the island, including Bright Bakery in Piedra Plat, the main road). Chapel.
Huchada in Santa Cruz or
Pastechi House in the city If you are looking for some- These vendors may also sell
center. These places may thing a bit more fresh and other delights, like the be-
also sell other snacks and healthy, why not try some loved coconut-based des-
sandwiches too, perfect for coconuts, or shaved ice sert “cocada” or peanuts.
on-the-road lunch break. from local vendors? These All in all, in Aruba, you can
vendors carry their little always find some place
While you’re at it, why not shop at the back of their to take a break and have
accompany your snack truck, so they are ever- a bite of something local,
with a refreshing “batido”? moving around the island. you maybe just might have
Batidos are fruit shakes, However, there are a few to look for them!
typically made with added spots where you can al-
milk for some creaminess. most always find a coco- Photo credit: wheninaruba.
However, you can also ask nut/shaved ice vendor: com
to hold the milk. Batidos are 1. Right next to the
commonly found in snack Red Anchor in San Nicolas,

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